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Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!
Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They’re mean, green, and not very smart, right?
Well, this book is here to show you that you’re WRONG! But don’t worry, even the experts can’t be right all the time . . .
From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes, this ingenious book is packed with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you’ll soon become a paleontology pro. Including jaw-dropping research that will debunk many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures—you’ll never look at a pigeon the same way again!
With fascinating, friendly, and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed color artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardcover gift book with an incredible tactile cover will delight dinosaur fans of any age.
Well, this book is here to show you that you’re WRONG! But don’t worry, even the experts can’t be right all the time . . .
From fossilized feathers to long-necked look-alikes, this ingenious book is packed with so many amazing dinosaur discoveries, you’ll soon become a paleontology pro. Including jaw-dropping research that will debunk many myths about all kinds of prehistoric creatures—you’ll never look at a pigeon the same way again!
With fascinating, friendly, and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed color artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardcover gift book with an incredible tactile cover will delight dinosaur fans of any age.
64 pages, Hardcover
Published October 3, 2023
36 people want to read
About the author
Nick Crumpton
17 books3 followersNick Crumpton is a zoologist and writer based in London. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge and has researched the inner workings of the mammalian organs of hearing and balance, what the very earliest mammals that lived in the age of the dinosaurs liked to eat, and what sub-fossils of new species from Indonesia can tell us about evolution.
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March 18, 2022
Vitsit, olisipa minun lapsuudessani ollut tämmöisiä dinokirjoja, niin ehkä olisin sittenkin ryhtynyt toteuttamaan unelmaani ja opiskellut paleontologiksi!
Nick Crumptonin "Kaikki mitä olet tiennyt dinosauruksista on pötyä!" (Mäkelä, 2021) on englantilaisen asiantuntijan kirjoittama tietoteos, joka lähtee siitä ajatuksesta, että...
aikuisissa on se ongelma, että he ovat kaikki vanhoja... ja myös heidän tietonsa ovat vanhoja! Ja tietoon liittyy sellainen hassu juttu - etenkin vanhaan tietoon - että se voi joskus osoittautua virheelliseksi uusien löytöjen myötä. (s. 5)
Ja näinhän se tosiaan menee! Crumpton esittelee kirjassa parisenkymmentä väitettä, jotka hän sitten kumoaa uusimpaan tutkimustietoon perustuen. Lukiessa tuli itsekin opittua vaikka mitä jännää: jotkut dinosauruksista saattoivatkin olla tasalämpöisiä, apatosaurus ja brontosaurus ovat kaksi eri lajia, velociraptorit eivät raadelleet saalista kynnellään ja tyrannosaurus ei todennäköisesti osannut karjua, mutta se oli äärimmäisen ketterä ollakseen kuusi tonnia painava.
Lisäksi sain ensimmäistä kertaa kuulla monista semmoisista dinosauruksista, joiden olemassaolosta en ollut lainkaan tietoinen. Itse asiassa peräti puolet kaikista tunnetuista dinosauruksista on löydetty kymmenen viime vuoden aikana!
Gavin Scottin oivallinen kuvitus on ilmeikästä ja mukavaa katsella.
"Kaikki mitä olet tiennyt dinosauruksista on pötyä!" sopii mainiosti alakoululaisten vinkkaukseen.
Nick Crumptonin "Kaikki mitä olet tiennyt dinosauruksista on pötyä!" (Mäkelä, 2021) on englantilaisen asiantuntijan kirjoittama tietoteos, joka lähtee siitä ajatuksesta, että...
aikuisissa on se ongelma, että he ovat kaikki vanhoja... ja myös heidän tietonsa ovat vanhoja! Ja tietoon liittyy sellainen hassu juttu - etenkin vanhaan tietoon - että se voi joskus osoittautua virheelliseksi uusien löytöjen myötä. (s. 5)
Ja näinhän se tosiaan menee! Crumpton esittelee kirjassa parisenkymmentä väitettä, jotka hän sitten kumoaa uusimpaan tutkimustietoon perustuen. Lukiessa tuli itsekin opittua vaikka mitä jännää: jotkut dinosauruksista saattoivatkin olla tasalämpöisiä, apatosaurus ja brontosaurus ovat kaksi eri lajia, velociraptorit eivät raadelleet saalista kynnellään ja tyrannosaurus ei todennäköisesti osannut karjua, mutta se oli äärimmäisen ketterä ollakseen kuusi tonnia painava.
Lisäksi sain ensimmäistä kertaa kuulla monista semmoisista dinosauruksista, joiden olemassaolosta en ollut lainkaan tietoinen. Itse asiassa peräti puolet kaikista tunnetuista dinosauruksista on löydetty kymmenen viime vuoden aikana!
Gavin Scottin oivallinen kuvitus on ilmeikästä ja mukavaa katsella.
"Kaikki mitä olet tiennyt dinosauruksista on pötyä!" sopii mainiosti alakoululaisten vinkkaukseen.
October 23, 2021
We weten alles al over dinosaurussen, toch? Veel dingen die we dachten blijken anders. Hoe kan dat? En hoe zit het eigenlijk wel in elkaar? Allemaal jarenlang foute dino informatie wordt hierin aangehaald. Want door nieuwe opgravingen, onderzoeken en ontdekkingen weten we nu dat sommige dingen echt anders waren dan we altijd gedacht hadden. Leuk informatief jeugdboek over Dino's. Gaat al best ver qua wetenschappelijke termen, dus voor wat oudere kinderen.
Al vind die van mij van 4 het ook al reuze interessant.
Al vind die van mij van 4 het ook al reuze interessant.
November 4, 2023
Copy provided by Young Adult Books Central
In this large format nonfiction book for middle grade readers, zoologist Crumpton debunks a lot of misinformation that is widely held about dinosaurs. Why are there so many outdated ideas about dinosaurs? Theories change over time as new discoveries and information comes to light, but since grown-ups are old, they often repeat a lot of "old" facts. Thanks, Dr. Crumpton!
There are lots of different areas where thoughts have changed. There is information about when dinosaurs lived, which was not all at the same time. There is a spread about "dinosaurs" that still exist, some debunking of the thought that all dinosaurs were mean, and even a primer on how to pronounce the long and unwieldy names! If your only books on dinosaurs are Roy Chapman Andrews, in his 1959 In the Days of the Dinosaurs, or the 1960 How and Why Wonder Book of Dinosaurs that most of my friends used to have, and you're not sure about whether or not we can use the term "Brontosaurus" (it came back in 2015), you definitely want to pick this up.
The illustrations are great, and there are even some older style illustrations to back up the fact that "We've always known what dinosaurs looked like". There are a lot of charts, graphs, timelines, and side bars of facts that make this an excellent nonfiction choice for learning to navigate the genre. of course, dinosaur enthusiasts are usually well versed in how to read books about their favorite topic.
I especially appreciated the gallery of pictures of female paleontologists, but I would have liked it even more if the women's dates had been included. There is a nice glossary and index as well.
Some of the newer books about dinosaurs include Sandra Laboucarie The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures, National Geographic Kids' The Dinosaur Atlas, and Drimmer and Brusatte's How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs. Young fans will want to read those books first, and then use Crumpton's book to fact check and make sure they are accurate!
In this large format nonfiction book for middle grade readers, zoologist Crumpton debunks a lot of misinformation that is widely held about dinosaurs. Why are there so many outdated ideas about dinosaurs? Theories change over time as new discoveries and information comes to light, but since grown-ups are old, they often repeat a lot of "old" facts. Thanks, Dr. Crumpton!
There are lots of different areas where thoughts have changed. There is information about when dinosaurs lived, which was not all at the same time. There is a spread about "dinosaurs" that still exist, some debunking of the thought that all dinosaurs were mean, and even a primer on how to pronounce the long and unwieldy names! If your only books on dinosaurs are Roy Chapman Andrews, in his 1959 In the Days of the Dinosaurs, or the 1960 How and Why Wonder Book of Dinosaurs that most of my friends used to have, and you're not sure about whether or not we can use the term "Brontosaurus" (it came back in 2015), you definitely want to pick this up.
The illustrations are great, and there are even some older style illustrations to back up the fact that "We've always known what dinosaurs looked like". There are a lot of charts, graphs, timelines, and side bars of facts that make this an excellent nonfiction choice for learning to navigate the genre. of course, dinosaur enthusiasts are usually well versed in how to read books about their favorite topic.
I especially appreciated the gallery of pictures of female paleontologists, but I would have liked it even more if the women's dates had been included. There is a nice glossary and index as well.
Some of the newer books about dinosaurs include Sandra Laboucarie The Ultimate Book of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures, National Geographic Kids' The Dinosaur Atlas, and Drimmer and Brusatte's How to Survive in the Age of Dinosaurs. Young fans will want to read those books first, and then use Crumpton's book to fact check and make sure they are accurate!
September 28, 2023
Dinosaurs were mean. [Wrong!]
Dinosaurs were not very smart. [Wrong again.]
Dinosaurs are extinct. [Also wrong.]
What is true about dinosaurs?
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Since the first discovery of fossilized bones, dinosaurs have held the interest of scientists, researchers, paleontologists, and children. Recent discoveries and new research data, much gained in the last ten years, have disproven some of those early assumptions and these facts form the basis for twenty-eight statements that young readers may have heard about dinosaurs, but have, through discoveries and research, been proven to be false.
Each full-color, double-page spread presents a statement declared to be ”wrong” and then provides correct information and data related to that dinosaur fact. Using both illustrations and descriptions, the author highlights several dinosaurs that have helped disprove this “wrong” fact. Many of the dinosaurs discussed and shown in the pages of this book are likely to be ones readers have not heard about prior to reading this book.
Young readers, ages eight through twelve, are the target audience for this book; however, all dinosaur aficionados are sure to find something new and exciting in the pages of this oversized hardcover book. This fascinating book should be part of every dinosaur lover’s library.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book through the LibraryThing Early Readers program; I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Dinosaurs were not very smart. [Wrong again.]
Dinosaurs are extinct. [Also wrong.]
What is true about dinosaurs?
=========
Since the first discovery of fossilized bones, dinosaurs have held the interest of scientists, researchers, paleontologists, and children. Recent discoveries and new research data, much gained in the last ten years, have disproven some of those early assumptions and these facts form the basis for twenty-eight statements that young readers may have heard about dinosaurs, but have, through discoveries and research, been proven to be false.
Each full-color, double-page spread presents a statement declared to be ”wrong” and then provides correct information and data related to that dinosaur fact. Using both illustrations and descriptions, the author highlights several dinosaurs that have helped disprove this “wrong” fact. Many of the dinosaurs discussed and shown in the pages of this book are likely to be ones readers have not heard about prior to reading this book.
Young readers, ages eight through twelve, are the target audience for this book; however, all dinosaur aficionados are sure to find something new and exciting in the pages of this oversized hardcover book. This fascinating book should be part of every dinosaur lover’s library.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book through the LibraryThing Early Readers program; I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 2, 2025
There you have it: get ready to “un-learn” everything you knew about dinosaurs with this fun, illustrated book by Nosy Crow.
By mapping out facts in a provocative fashion (with chapter headings like “Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth…Wrong!), our young reader is drawn into the scale of the Mesozoic era, and the very little we have unearthed of it.
“Trying to figure out the Mesozoic era is like trying to understand a story from just a few torn out pages.”
But there are also many unusual finds in this book, such as the fact that the chances of a bone becoming a fossil is…one in a billion 😨
Did you know there’s a dinosaur that’s been named Thanos after the Marvel villain? Or that the largest dinosaur ever discovered is not the T-Rex but the Spinosaurus — 3 metres longer than the tyrannosaurus at 15 metres, and more than twice the size of an orca.
Written by zoologist/researcher Nick Crumpton and illustrated by Gavin Scott, this book (fourth in a series that have so far featured minibeasts, sharks and the human body), this book debunks common myths about these pre-historic creatures with “jaw dropping” new research.
📚: @definitelybookskids
By mapping out facts in a provocative fashion (with chapter headings like “Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth…Wrong!), our young reader is drawn into the scale of the Mesozoic era, and the very little we have unearthed of it.
“Trying to figure out the Mesozoic era is like trying to understand a story from just a few torn out pages.”
But there are also many unusual finds in this book, such as the fact that the chances of a bone becoming a fossil is…one in a billion 😨
Did you know there’s a dinosaur that’s been named Thanos after the Marvel villain? Or that the largest dinosaur ever discovered is not the T-Rex but the Spinosaurus — 3 metres longer than the tyrannosaurus at 15 metres, and more than twice the size of an orca.
Written by zoologist/researcher Nick Crumpton and illustrated by Gavin Scott, this book (fourth in a series that have so far featured minibeasts, sharks and the human body), this book debunks common myths about these pre-historic creatures with “jaw dropping” new research.
📚: @definitelybookskids
December 12, 2023
As is the case for many individuals, I love reading about dinosaurs, which is one of the reasons I chose this book. But I also enjoy having my assumptions or what I think are facts about dinosaurs or even other topics challenged. This informative, well-written book does just that. On the left-hand page of the book the author presents certain bits of common knowledge about dinosaurs; for instance, that they are extinct or aren't very smart or that they can come back to life. These "facts" may have been gleaned from texts or popular culture such as movies. But then, on the remained of that page and on the right-hand page, he provides a counterpoint to that previous belief, refuting what many readers think they know with the truth. Alongside attractive illustrations of dinosaurs, including labels identifying them, the text is eye-opening, and this approach sound and appealing. This one will surely be a hit with youngsters in elementary and middle grades. And even a dinosaur lover like me learned something from reading it.
February 4, 2025
Tyrannosaurus Rex could outrun you ❌️ Dinosaurs could roar❌️ Dinosaurs snapped their jaws like crocodiles ❌️ T-rex was the biggest predator ❌️ I learned these weren't true in Everything You Know About Dinosaurs Is Wrong 😅
As paleontologists discover new dinosaur fossils, some facts we had learnt about dinosaurs have been proven wrong. This book debunks common myths and introduces fascinating and fun info about prehistoric creatures, alongside beautiful illustrations 🦕
I particularly like the the one about dinosaur names and how they are made up of smaller words from languages, along with how to pronounce them. And it's not only about dinosaurs - it is interesting to know that paleontologists don't only spend their days digging, and that some of the greatest paleontologists working today are women 😉
If your child loves dinosaurs, this is one for them - I reckon those age 9 and older can attempt it on their own. Thank you, Definitely Books Kids (Pansing), for sending this to me for review!
As paleontologists discover new dinosaur fossils, some facts we had learnt about dinosaurs have been proven wrong. This book debunks common myths and introduces fascinating and fun info about prehistoric creatures, alongside beautiful illustrations 🦕
I particularly like the the one about dinosaur names and how they are made up of smaller words from languages, along with how to pronounce them. And it's not only about dinosaurs - it is interesting to know that paleontologists don't only spend their days digging, and that some of the greatest paleontologists working today are women 😉
If your child loves dinosaurs, this is one for them - I reckon those age 9 and older can attempt it on their own. Thank you, Definitely Books Kids (Pansing), for sending this to me for review!
August 30, 2021
Suitably engaging and really quite detailed, this look at palaeontology shows a lot of previous dinosaur books to have been wrong. So if you're still peddling the idea they were cold-blooded, scaly, green things roaring at each other, this is the perfect corrective. Every double-page spread is related to a specific issue – their colours, their sound, our misconceptions in previous decades – and unpacks it with a lot of writing and captions. The pages then can look really quite busy, but the value of the book is certainly heightened by the comprehensive approach, and the designs in the artwork really are strong and enjoyable. Not all the themes are exactly as suited as they should be – all dinosaurs having long, complex names is not really the stereotype about them most in need of being busted, surely?! - but the breadth of species and the broad scope of the work proves this should be towards the top of the list for school library purchase. Four and a half stars.
June 6, 2024
I have had my eye on this book for so long and I am happy to report it is indeed amazing!
This book clears up some of the common misconceptions that are believed. While my knowledge of dinosaurs has grown since having my son, I will still admit that I have a lot to learn. Books like this one makes the learning process a wonderful bonding experience for my kids and I.
Did you know that the smallest dinosaur footprints that were ever found were barely 1 centimeter long? I sure didn’t and now I am so excited to read these interesting facts with my kids. I’m wondering how I will be able to wait until Christmas.
This book is definitely geared towards slightly older children. My son is six and even though he wont be able to read this book entirely on his own, I know this will be a great motivator in his reading development.
This book clears up some of the common misconceptions that are believed. While my knowledge of dinosaurs has grown since having my son, I will still admit that I have a lot to learn. Books like this one makes the learning process a wonderful bonding experience for my kids and I.
Did you know that the smallest dinosaur footprints that were ever found were barely 1 centimeter long? I sure didn’t and now I am so excited to read these interesting facts with my kids. I’m wondering how I will be able to wait until Christmas.
This book is definitely geared towards slightly older children. My son is six and even though he wont be able to read this book entirely on his own, I know this will be a great motivator in his reading development.
March 8, 2024
3.5 stars
Each two pages spread in this book is dedicated to correcting mis-information about dinosaurs, such as: dinosaurs are mean or dinosaurs could roar, etc. Full color pictures in a water color/color pencil palette and style clearly illustrate what the text is saying. Author does use some humor throughout.
Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate where the "WRONG" text ends and the "true/correct" text begins.
Back matter includes: glossary and index. There is also a spread dedicated to female paleontologists. It's very diverse and some of the quotes under the pictures are very funny but it would be nice to have their dates included
Dino enthusiasts will enjoy this book.
Each two pages spread in this book is dedicated to correcting mis-information about dinosaurs, such as: dinosaurs are mean or dinosaurs could roar, etc. Full color pictures in a water color/color pencil palette and style clearly illustrate what the text is saying. Author does use some humor throughout.
Sometimes it is difficult to differentiate where the "WRONG" text ends and the "true/correct" text begins.
Back matter includes: glossary and index. There is also a spread dedicated to female paleontologists. It's very diverse and some of the quotes under the pictures are very funny but it would be nice to have their dates included
Dino enthusiasts will enjoy this book.
September 10, 2021
A fun book with tons of facts about dinosaurs. As most kids already know, grown-ups have it all wrong! So many things we're taught or thought we knew have been overturned and this is particularly true about dinosaurs. Lots of colourful illustrations really bring to life the different types of dinos, many of which I had never come across of before.
March 26, 2022
Very good and super informative for those children who want to know ALL about dinosaur's - interesting from a parenting point of view to know absolutely nothing as it's all been wrong! Great book!
June 15, 2025
Aivan mahtava lasten tietokirja dinosauruksista tuoreiden tutkimustietojen pohjalta. Tätä sarjaa heti lisää varaukseen kirjastosta.
January 31, 2024
Do you have a dinosaur 🦕 lover in your life? I have a non-fiction dino book that would make a perfect gift this holiday season! Packed with myths we all thought were true, (and many things I knew nothing about) you’re sure to learn a thing or two about the prehistoric beasts in this big, bold book. If dinosaurs aren’t what you’re looking for, check out ‘Everything You Know About MiniBeasts 🕷️ is Wrong’, or ‘Everything You Know About Sharks 🦈 Is Wrong’.
Fascinating Facts
🦖All dinosaurs walked on their toes.
🐊 Initially, dinosaurs did not rule the Earth. They struggled to find their place amid more populous predators until 2 mass extinctions occurred that whipped them out.
🥚Most dinosaur eggs were soft, making them nearly impossible to fossilize and study.
Fascinating Facts
🦖All dinosaurs walked on their toes.
🐊 Initially, dinosaurs did not rule the Earth. They struggled to find their place amid more populous predators until 2 mass extinctions occurred that whipped them out.
🥚Most dinosaur eggs were soft, making them nearly impossible to fossilize and study.
September 3, 2025
Think you know everything about dinosaurs? Get ready to be proven wrong by reading this entertaining and informative book that holds all the latest dinosaur facts!
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